Be a pilot

For many pilots, flying for the airlines is the ultimate dream – so if you’ve asked the question ‘How do I become a commercial pilot?’ Elinor Evans shares a few answers to start you on the road to your career…

The huge numbers of pilots predicted by Boeing and Airbus to be needed by 2035 have been shared far and wide, with many outlets proclaiming that now is ‘a great time to become a pilot’ – but what’s the truth behind the pilot shortage?